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YG08 FUA

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,490 mi
Last recorded114,490 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FUA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 114,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,782 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 113,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to do emmissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 107,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 107,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 102,645 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 96,266 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured spring seat excessively corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rusty sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 84,022 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rusty sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 75,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 62,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 57,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 48,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,677 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,183 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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YG08 FUA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG08 FUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG08 FUA registered?

YG08 FUA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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